Phrase guide

hit the wall

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To experience sudden fatigue as a result of glycogen depletion, e.g. when cycling.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, informal

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: bonk

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

Of a woman: to lose her physical attractiveness through growing older.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: derogatory, idiomatic, informal

Topics: lifestyle, seduction-community, sexuality

Examples

  • N. L. Shraman, How to Seduce a Girl? The Science of Seduction Ninety percent of girls hit 24, they hit the wall; 25 they hit the wall because they don't care take care of themselves. They don't know any better because they hit their peak so young.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: defallir — experience sudden fatigue from glycogen depletion
  • Finnish: väsähtää — experience sudden fatigue from glycogen depletion
  • French: avoir un coup de pompe — experience sudden fatigue from glycogen depletion
  • German: wenn der Mann mit dem Hammer kommt — experience sudden fatigue from glycogen depletion
  • Spanish: darle una pájara — experience sudden fatigue from glycogen depletion
  • Swedish: tappa ångan — experience sudden fatigue from glycogen depletion